T95Q Amlogic S905X2 Android 8.1 4GB DDR4 64GB Dual Band WiFi LAN BT USB3.0

[mojojojo67]

How to Program your Android TV box Remote
(five programmable blue buttons)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJiP72A4M6M

[Kknightley]

Hi guyz,

I recently bought T95Q but it driving me crazy coz I have occasionally judder / stutter effect when streaming online movies / series from Kodi 16.7.
I figured out, it has something to do with refresh rate / true motion settings in TV options.

Best smooth playback I can achieve is if I set:

• TV motion settings to "clear"
• T95Q android settings to 1080p60fps, DNR off
• Kodi video settings - adjust display refresh rate ALWAYS

I also tried to turn off motion settings but picture seems to be kinda "slow". Do you have any ideas what to do ? I also tried Kodi 18.1, tried to change almost all video settings in kodi but theres no perfect match.

With settings i described above i have almost smooth playback but every 10 seconds I have micro stutter / judder.
Thank in advance for any ideas.

[mainhoondon]

Curious how does it measure up to other S905X2 boxes? especially beelink gt1 mini.

[Venusflytrap]

Good point, thanks tЯeboЯ.

[trebor]

The x96 max was the first or pretty much, so they would find more bugs, the t95q may only get 2 updates but may include the 4 bugs.
Updates not a thing to use as a benchmark for how Good is it

[Venusflytrap]

Well I know that since the launch of the X96 Max, its manufacturer (or reseller) has released about 4 FOTA updates. I question if the T95Q has also been getting as many updates?

[trebor]

As most of the 905x2 are based on a similar Model, so to speak, they all appear to get an update at one stage...

[Venusflytrap]

How frequent are the firmware updates for the T95Q? I'm thinking of buying either a X96 Max or the T95Q. I know the X96 has had several firmware updates which is a good sign that the manufacturer is making an effort... but is the T95Q getting regular updates as well? Thanks for any info ...

[dzigg]

It's a long shot but anybody using Plex and Emby for Android TV app with this device?

Plex has this weird behavior by always starting movie in bad quality, no matter how I set the quality in the settings.

Emby for Android TV just goes into blank screen after selecting server.

[kenduvernay]

With xtmod Firmware the remote control works good. No Problem. But the Lighting Ring can't be shut off.

Doesn't here, and I've put it on 10+ boxes.

[dzigg]

With xtmod Firmware the remote control works good. No Problem. But the Lighting Ring can't be shut off.

Thanks for the info!

Btw noob question, can I flash the firmware via TWRP? Or should I always use USB burning tool? I don't have USB male to male cable laying around so thought if I can go twrp route.

[Kloeterkong]

With xtmod Firmware the remote control works good. No Problem. But the Lighting Ring can't be shut off.

[dzigg]

"never change a running system"....
every custom rom has some issues.
if you dont like the stock launcher just install another one from playstore.
you can also install a navigation and notification bar from the playstore....

Haha yeah it's running pretty great right now actually, using HALauncher, changed the color etc.
My only problem is a few app (Emby for Android TV and Plex) is not working correctly somehow.
Ah yes, I'll install navigation and notification bar, thanks for reminding me.
Cheers.

[Lazyregis]

u can try with update app, stock recovery or TWRP recovery. I did it with twrp....
theres no need to delete data or cache...

HowTo is at post #9...

Thank you for your help. Only problem i had was that I had to partition my SD card to fat32, then it worked perfectly.

[mojojojo67]

that's a bummer.. not even if I buy those remote with 2,4ghz dongle? have you tried the Nexus ROM? What's not working besides the remote? sorry for the questions, but I'm sure lots of people with this device will appreciate it. Thanks man.

"never change a running system"....
every custom rom has some issues.
if you dont like the stock launcher just install another one from playstore.
you can also install a navigation and notification bar from the playstore....